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Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Colorado

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These rankings are based on data about college professor and faculty salaries at each institution. Faculty who earn higher salaries tend to be more tenured, so colleges and universities with higher average salaries is often seen as an indicator of higher academic strength. But, this ranking can also be affected by other factors -- such as the presence of a medical school or other high-paying faculty positions.

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Rank	Institution	Average Faculty Salary	Acceptance Rate	SAT Score	Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price	Median Starting Salary	Save
1	Colorado School of Mines	126001	60.69	1,330 – 1,480	29925	82950	#1 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Colorado Colorado School of Mines Golden, CO The programs offered at Colorado School of Mines are all focused on energy and environment, so all available majors are in STEM fields. The Orediggers are led on by their mascots Marvin the Miner and Blaster the Burro....Read more Average Faculty Salary $126,001 2.7% Acceptance Rate 60.7% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $29,925 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $82,950
2	University of Colorado Boulder	119920	78.09	1,270 – 1,440	26231	54939	#2 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Colorado University of Colorado Boulder Boulder, CO The Boulder campus is the flagship school of the University of Colorado system. It was actually founded a few months before Colorado became a state in 1876. Athletes, called the Buffaloes, are part of the Big Twelve Conference....Read more Average Faculty Salary $119,920 2.4% Acceptance Rate 78.1% SAT Score 1,270 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $26,231 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,939
3	University of Denver	118036	85.38	1,200 – 1,390	45451	57118	#3 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Colorado University of Denver Denver, CO The University of Denver is home to the Evans Memorial Chapel, the oldest building on campus and the oldest Protestant church in the city. It has a student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1 and a first year retention rate of 88%. DU’s motto is “Pro Scientia et Religione,” or “For Knowledge and Spirit.” Average Faculty Salary $118,036 4.7% Acceptance Rate 85.4% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $45,451 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,118
4	Colorado College	115072	22.09	1,270 – 1,460	36123	47611	#4 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Colorado Colorado College Colorado Springs, CO Scientia et Disciplina is the Latin motto of Colorado College which means “Learning through Hard Work.” It’s an extremely selective school – 26% of accepted students enroll. With over 80 undergraduate majors available, Business/Managerial Economics is a common option. Average Faculty Salary $115,072 3.9% Acceptance Rate 22.1% SAT Score 1,270 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $36,123 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,611
5	University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus	107980	77.61	950 – 1,220	14831	52475	#5 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Colorado University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus Denver, CO Although the Anschutz Medical Campus is located in Aurora, it’s considered a consolidated entity with the University of Colorado Denver campus. Denver has one of the largest graduate classes in the state, and Anschutz is one of the largest academic health centers throughout the Rocky Mountain region....Read more Average Faculty Salary $107,980 3.8% Acceptance Rate 77.6% SAT Score 950 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $14,831 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,475
6	Colorado State University-Fort Collins	106952	88.63	1,070 – 1,300	21011	49748	#6 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Colorado Colorado State University-Fort Collins Fort Collins, CO The flagship university of Colorado, CSU’s mascot is Cam the Ram. Popular sports on campus include Football, Basketball, and Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), among others. Business Administration and Management, General is the most popular major at the school by far. CSU has a 17 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Average Faculty Salary $106,952 0.8% Acceptance Rate 88.6% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $21,011 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,748
7	United States Air Force Academy	104490	14.09	1,240 – 1,450	0	63721	#7 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Colorado United States Air Force Academy USAF Academy, CO Students who complete the United States Air Force Academy’s four year program receive commissions as second lieutenants along with their bachelor’s degrees. The USAFA is extremely selective, and 78% of accepted students enroll. With a 7 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, it also boasts a very high first year retention rate of 97%. Average Faculty Salary $104,490 7.5% Acceptance Rate 14.1% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
8	Metropolitan State University of Denver	91331	98.8	890 – 1,140	14584	45391	#8 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Colorado Metropolitan State University of Denver Denver, CO Based in Denver, Metropolitan State University of Denver’s acceptance rate is 99%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. About 38% of students attending Metropolitan State University of Denver will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Average Faculty Salary $91,331 2.4% Acceptance Rate 98.8% SAT Score 890 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $14,584 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,391
9	Colorado Mountain College	84758	100	--	7631	36307	#9 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Colorado Colorado Mountain College Glenwood Springs, CO Based in Glenwood Springs, Colorado Mountain College’s acceptance rate is 100% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 27% of students at Colorado Mountain College currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Average Faculty Salary $84,758 2.7% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $7,631 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,307
10	University of Colorado Colorado Springs	84275	96.66	1,000 – 1,240	16942	45766	#10 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Colorado University of Colorado Colorado Springs Colorado Springs, CO Colorado Springs is one of the four schools that are part of the University of Colorado system. The campus motto is “Let Your Light Shine” in Greek. Students can earn up to a Doctor's degree, and many undergraduates study Business Administration and Management, General. Average Faculty Salary $84,275 2.0% Acceptance Rate 96.7% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $16,942 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,766
11	Arapahoe Community College	82001	100	--	10332	43676	#11 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Colorado Arapahoe Community College Littleton, CO Average Faculty Salary $82,001 2.9% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $10,332 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,676
12	University of Northern Colorado	81228	94.5	960 – 1,200	19376	43756	#12 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Colorado University of Northern Colorado Greeley, CO Also known as UNC, the university’s motto is "Sapientia in aeternum est" or “Wisdom is eternal.” 93% of UNC students receive institutional grant aid—$5,393 on average. Klawz the Bear is the school's mascot, and their colors are navy blue and gold. Notable alumni of UNC include musicians, champion athletes, and politicians. Average Faculty Salary $81,228 3.5% Acceptance Rate 94.5% SAT Score 960 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $19,376 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,756
13	Red Rocks Community College	77367	100	--	8478	41495	#13 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Colorado Red Rocks Community College Lakewood, CO Average Faculty Salary $77,367 6.4% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $8,478 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,495
14	Community College of Denver	76041	89.59	--	9991	36412	#14 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Colorado Community College of Denver Denver, CO Average Faculty Salary $76,041 3.6% Acceptance Rate 89.6% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $9,991 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,412
15	Regis University	75767	84.61	1,140 – 1,310	21618	64557	#15 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Colorado Regis University Denver, CO Regis University was originally in Las Vegas, Nevada, when it opened in 1877, with the apt name of Las Vegas College. It moved only 10 years later, and received its current name in 1991....Read more Average Faculty Salary $75,767 4.7% Acceptance Rate 84.6% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $21,618 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,557
16	Colorado State University Pueblo	74149	98.39	900 – 1,130	13079	43053	#16 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Colorado Colorado State University Pueblo Pueblo, CO Found in Pueblo, Colorado State University Pueblo’s acceptance rate is 98%. They request $25 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be requested. Approximately 83% of students at Colorado State University Pueblo will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Average Faculty Salary $74,149 4.1% Acceptance Rate 98.4% SAT Score 900 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $13,079 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,053
17	Aims Community College	73257	100	--	8384	39696	#17 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Colorado Aims Community College Greeley, CO Found in Greeley, Aims Community College accepted 100% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 32% of students attending Aims Community College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 72% of......Read more Average Faculty Salary $73,257 0.8% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $8,384 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,696
18	Front Range Community College	71866	100	--	12014	40548	#18 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Colorado Front Range Community College Westminster, CO Located in Westminster, Front Range Community College’s acceptance rate is 100%. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 0% of students attending Front Range Community College will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Average Faculty Salary $71,866 0.7% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $12,014 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,548
19	Community College of Aurora	71093	100	--	8352	38842	#19 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Colorado Community College of Aurora Aurora, CO Located in Aurora, Community College of Aurora accepts 100% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 16% of students at Community College of Aurora currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 61%....Read more Average Faculty Salary $71,093 0.7% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $8,352 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,842
20	Arizona College of Nursing-Aurora	70313	100	--	35947	59213	#20 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Colorado Arizona College of Nursing-Aurora Aurora, CO Located in Aurora, Arizona College of Nursing-Aurora accepted 100% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $49 for undergraduate applications and . About 0% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 46% and its four year......Read more Average Faculty Salary $70,313 3.0% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $35,947 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
21	Colorado Mesa University	69715	83.14	930 – 1,170	15590	39223	#21 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Colorado Colorado Mesa University Grand Junction, CO Located in Grand Junction, Colorado Mesa University accepted 83% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $40 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 57% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Average Faculty Salary $69,715 2.2% Acceptance Rate 83.1% SAT Score 930 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $15,590 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,223
22	Western Colorado University	68653	95.61	1,150 – 1,310	17711	40037	#22 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Colorado Western Colorado University Gunnison, CO Western Colorado University’s motto is “Potestas ad Ministrandum,” which is Latin for “The Power to Serve.” 460 student athletes, known as the Mountaineers, compete in the NCAA Division II with football Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference. Business Administration and Management, General is a popular undergraduate major. Average Faculty Salary $68,653 1.6% Acceptance Rate 95.6% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $17,711 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,037
23	Pikes Peak State College	68597	100	--	5609	35799	#23 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Colorado Pikes Peak State College Colorado Springs, CO Average Faculty Salary $68,597 3.0% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $5,609 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,799
24	Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs	68134	91.79	--	16449	30406	#24 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Colorado Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs Colorado Springs, CO Found in Colorado Springs, Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs’s acceptance rate is 92% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 26% of students at Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs will receive grant aid from the school. At Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs,......Read more Average Faculty Salary $68,134 8.5% Acceptance Rate 91.8% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $16,449 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,406
25	Colorado Christian University	67472	100	1,010 – 1,210	30940	41623	#25 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Colorado Colorado Christian University Lakewood, CO Colorado Christian University has a first year retention rate - 84%%. Unlike many schools who use Latin in their mottos, CCU takes inspiration from the Greeks. “χαρις και αληθεια” translates to mean “Grace and Truth.” Mental Health Counseling/Counselor is a popular area of study. Average Faculty Salary $67,472 0.6% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $30,940 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,623
26	Morgan Community College	66810	100	--	10222	37293	#26 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Colorado Morgan Community College Fort Morgan, CO Average Faculty Salary $66,810 3.8% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $10,222 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,293
27	Pueblo Community College	64850	100	--	13391	33368	#27 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Colorado Pueblo Community College Pueblo, CO Average Faculty Salary $64,850 2.1% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,391 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,368
28	Adams State University	64107	30.76	870 – 1,080	13340	38338	#28 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Colorado Adams State University Alamosa, CO Found in Alamosa, Adams State University accepts 31% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 82% of students attending Adams State University will receive institutional grant aid. The school’s first year retention rate is 51% and 19% of students will earn their degree in four years. Many......Read more Average Faculty Salary $64,107 0.7% Acceptance Rate 30.8% SAT Score 870 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $13,340 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,338
29	Concorde Career College-Aurora	62936	90.38	--	16648	59213	#29 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Colorado Concorde Career College-Aurora Aurora, CO Average Faculty Salary $62,936 10.3% Acceptance Rate 90.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $16,648 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
30	Colorado Northwestern Community College	62295	95.99	--	12891	59213	#30 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Colorado Colorado Northwestern Community College Rangely, CO Located in Rangely, Colorado Northwestern Community College’s acceptance rate is 96% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 77% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Average Faculty Salary $62,295 1.9% Acceptance Rate 96.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $12,891 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
31	Denver College of Nursing	59646	87.5	--	0	80184	#31 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Colorado Denver College of Nursing Denver, CO Average Faculty Salary $59,646 5.3% Acceptance Rate 87.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $80,184
32	Fort Lewis College	57365	77.32	990 – 1,230	17114	36352	#32 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Colorado Fort Lewis College Durango, CO Found in Durango, Fort Lewis College accepts 77% of applicants and charges $40 for undergraduate applications. About 61% of students attending Fort Lewis College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Average Faculty Salary $57,365 17.4% Acceptance Rate 77.3% SAT Score 990 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $17,114 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,352
33	Trinidad State College	56497	99.84	--	12198	59213	#33 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Colorado Trinidad State College Trinidad, CO Based in Trinidad, Trinidad State College accepts 100% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 59% of students attending Trinidad State College currently receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 64% and 0% of students will graduate in four......Read more Average Faculty Salary $56,497 5.1% Acceptance Rate 99.8% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $12,198 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
34	Naropa University	53418	100	980 – 1,200	27873	21841	#34 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Colorado Naropa University Boulder, CO Based in Boulder, Naropa University accepted 100% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $25 to apply. Approximately 83% of students attending Naropa University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Average Faculty Salary $53,418 0.2% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 980 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $27,873 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $21,841
35	Colorado State University Global	52674	98.4	890 – 970	16510	65131	#35 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Colorado Colorado State University Global Denver, CO Found in Denver, Colorado State University Global accepts 98% of applicants and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. Approximately 10% of students attending Colorado State University Global currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first......Read more Average Faculty Salary $52,674 6.4% Acceptance Rate 98.4% SAT Score 890 – 970 Avg. Net Price $16,510 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,131
36	Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design	50291	100	990 – 1,160	31752	30280	#36 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Colorado Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design Lakewood, CO Found in Lakewood, Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design accepted 100% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 43% of students at Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college......Read more Average Faculty Salary $50,291 2.0% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 990 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $31,752 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,280
37	Lamar Community College	48398	100	--	12317	31813	#37 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Colorado Lamar Community College Lamar, CO Based in Lamar, Lamar Community College’s acceptance rate is 100% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 69% of students at Lamar Community College will receive institutional grant aid. 62% of students continued their studies at Lamar Community College after completing their first year....Read more Average Faculty Salary $48,398 11.1% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $12,317 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,813
38	Nazarene Bible College	43507	100	--	0	37119	#38 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary in Colorado Nazarene Bible College Colorado Springs, CO Average Faculty Salary $43,507 2.2% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,119